Peripartum changes in antibody producing capability of lymphocytes from dairy cows. |
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| Authors: | H Nagahata A Ogawa Y Sanada H Noda S Yamamoto |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Hokkaido, Japan. |
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| Abstract: | B-lymphocyte populations and the in vitro antibody producing activity of lymphocytes were measured to evaluate the lymphocyte function of periparturient dairy cows. Changes in B-lymphocyte populations were not significantly different in cows during this period. Significantly decreased numbers of plaque-forming cells were observed in lymphocytes from cows at parturition and 3 days after parturition compared to those in lymphocytes obtained 14 days after parturition. |
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